Derry Family Dentistry Blog

Dental implants have quickly become the highest standard of tooth replacement options, with an estimated five million placed every year in the US alone. But even with their popularity, many patients are still surprised by their many benefits and hidden features. If you’ve been considering these incredible prosthetics for your smile, keep reading. You’ll find five little-known facts that might help you make an informed decision.

There is a TON of information online about dental implants, and one of the many facts you’ll see again and again is that they can often last for 20, 25, and even 30 years and beyond. This is several times longer compared to the average lifetime of other tooth replacements like dentures and bridges—why is there such a disparity? What is it about dental implants that makes them so successful and enduring while other options typically have to be replaced every five to seven years?

If you’ve taken the time to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, then you likely want to do everything you can to make sure they last as long as possible. Fortunately, implants on average have a 98% success rate after 10 years, and a few simple habits will help your new smile look and feel great for decades to come.

Teeth whitening is a popular and effective way to enhance your smile, but many people experience sensitivity after treatment. That sudden zing or discomfort when eating or drinking something hot or cold can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize or even prevent tooth sensitivity after whitening, whether you’re using an at-home kit or undergoing professional treatment. Here’s how to protect your teeth and still enjoy a brighter, more confident smile.

When a patient needs a dental crown, most dentists coordinate with a local laboratory to design and create the restoration. While that process is effective, more and more care providers are gravitating toward a different method. They use CAD/CAM technology to fabricate same-day crowns right in their dental office! What are some of the biggest differences between these two types of dental crowns? In this blog post, we touch on some of the most outstanding.

Most New Year’s Resolutions revolve around health and wellness, which results in a lot of people going for a run, hitting the gym, and/or changing up their diet. While these practices are fantastic, the results of them won’t be obvious for a few months, which can be discouraging. Fortunately, deciding to floss more often requires relatively little effort, and the benefits will be apparent almost immediately. If you’ve decided to make it part of your routine in 2025, here’s how to get started and stick to it.

Same-day crown technology is a game-changer in the world of dentistry. It eliminates the need for coordination with a third-party dental lab and can get your smile’s health back on track ASAP. But just how long does it take to make a same-day dental crown? What is involved in the process? This blog post explains.

Dentures have the potential to provide functional and beautiful tooth replacement. When you first get them, though, they can feel strange in your mouth. You might even find that eating with them is a bit challenging. How can you get used to eating with dentures? This blog post contains some practical tips.

In this age of information, it is easy to find answers to questions. A quick Google search can reveal a wealth of helpful facts! However, caution is in order. Remember: Anyone can post anything online, and rumors spread very quickly. It is always beneficial to double-check any health-related information that you come across. For example, you might have heard some things about dental health that are not true. Here is the truth behind some common myths:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has described water fluoridation as one of the ten most important public health advances of the 20^th century! But how did information surrounding fluoride arise? How did we learn about its benefits? Continue reading to learn more about the history of fluoride in dentistry and how it can keep your smile strong.